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What to do this week

Start pruning established, late-flowering (group 3) clematis, such as Clematis viticella. Cut down the old growth to 12in-24in from ground level, taking each stem back to obvious buds, and then apply a feed and a mulch

If the ground is soft and not too wet, now is an ideal time to dig out a new garden pond

On mild and warm days, open the ventilators of greenhouses and cold frames. But remember to close them well before nightfall

In sheltered borders, surround any emerging shoots of herbaceous perennials with circles of coarse grit to help keep slugs and snails at bay